Find out how popular the last name Bernuy is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bernuy.

Bernuy, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bernuy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bernuy in America

Bernuy is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bernuy surname appeared 119 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bernuy.

The history of the last name Bernuy

The surname Bernuy has its origins in Spain, where it first emerged during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish term "bernudo," which referred to a person with a distinctive beard or mustache. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone with noticeable facial hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bernuy surname can be found in a 14th-century document from the region of Castile, where a certain Gonzalo Bernuy is mentioned as a landowner. This indicates that the name had already established itself among the Spanish nobility by that time.

In the 15th century, the Bernuy family played a notable role in the conquest of the Canary Islands. Juan de Bernuy, born in 1423, was a prominent military leader who participated in the expeditions led by Juan de Béthencourt to conquer the islands for the Spanish crown.

During the 16th century, the name Bernuy appeared in various records from the city of Seville. For instance, Pedro Bernuy, born in 1512, was a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several works on religious philosophy.

The 17th century saw the rise of another notable figure, Alonso de Bernuy y Quintanilla, born in 1632. He was a celebrated architect who designed numerous churches and public buildings throughout Spain, including the iconic Iglesia de San Pedro in Seville.

In the 19th century, María Bernuy, born in 1845, gained recognition as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools for girls and campaigned tirelessly for equal access to education for women in Spain.

Over the centuries, the Bernuy surname has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as the village of Bernuy de Porreros in the province of Segovia, and the municipality of Bernuy-Zapardiel in the province of Ávila. These locations may have influenced the spelling and variations of the surname in different regions.

While the name Bernuy has maintained a strong presence in Spain throughout its history, it has also been carried by individuals who emigrated to other parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries and regions with significant Spanish influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bernuy

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bernuy.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bernuy was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bernuy was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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